King Haakon VIII takes the oath of allegiance to the Constitution before the Storting
1 September 2026
King Haakon VIII of Norway took the oath of allegiance before the Storting on Tuesday 1 September 2026.
Article 9 of the Norwegian Constitution requires a new King to take this oath when he accedes to the throne.
The King said: I promise and swear that I will govern the Kingdom of Norway in accordance with its Constitution and Laws; so help me God, the Almighty and Omniscient.
President of the Storting Masud Gharahkhani presided over the ceremony in the Storting Chamber.
Crown Princess Ingrid Alexandra accompanied the King, and Queen Sonja and Prince Sverre Magnus also attended.
Date of oath:
1 September 2026
Constitutional provision:
Article 9
Presided by:
President of the Storting Masud Gharahkhani
Why it matters for exams: A change of head of state in a constitutional monarchy is high-value current affairs and illustrates how a monarch is bound by a constitution.
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